Description:
GENERAL STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONS
Responsible for coordinating and overseeing the development and implementation of individualized program plans for Supported Employment Individual Placement clients.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Ensures quality in programs and contracts
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Assists Program Director in the management of human and physical resources of assigned program
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Gives input to decision making team regarding allocation and use of resources
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Assists in maintaining expenses and revenue within budgetary guidelines
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Supervises, schedules, evaluates and trains assigned staff
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Provides counseling and acts as an advocate to clients and staff
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Coordinates the development of and monitors progress of individualized client goals
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Reports progress of client goals to the Program Director
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Assists with job training when needed
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Oversees contract placement and job development
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Ensures components of intake through job placement are completed in a timely manner by Employment Specialists
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Acts as Safety Representative for the office
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Ensures a safe and healthy environment and compliance with all safety programs
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Implements the Illness and Injury Prevention Program
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Ensures files meet organization, funders, and licensing certifying agency standards
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Establishes and maintains liaison with EXCEED programs, employment sites, funding agencies and significant others
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Prepares reports of activities of the program
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Prepares and ensures timely submission of monthly billing for services
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Represents EXCEED at assigned meetings and events
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Other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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Fully vaccinated-COVID-19 (with booster if eligible)
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21 years or older
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Valid California Driver’s License
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Acceptable driving record
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State minimum required automobile insurance
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Ability to develop objectives, evaluate physical, academic and psychological needs, and develop rapport with funding sources, staff and all other persons significant in client's welfare
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Ability to do crisis intervention counseling
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Possess a great deal of direct knowledge of programs dealing with individuals with developmental disabilities
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English grammar and writing skills sufficient to do documentation and report preparation
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE cont.
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High school diploma
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Prefer at least two (2) years college education
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One (1) year of management experience at middle level preferred
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Two (2) years experience in related field
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
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Ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time
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Dexterity sufficient to handle and create necessary reports
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Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and demonstrate sufficient balance to negotiate busy areas
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Good vision and hearing to relate effectively to staff, clients and employers / contracts
MENTAL ABILITIES
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Ability to interpret instructions, communicate to staff and develop and initiate programs and procedures based on these same instructions and/or other varied input
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Ability to produce reports and summaries and understand the fundamentals of organization and time management
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Ability to meet deadlines and ensure timely submission of information requested
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Math skills to produce financial and production reports, purchases and cash
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Professionalism and a demeanor of confidence are required
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
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Reports to the Program Director
SUPERVISES
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Case Managers
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Vocational Trainers
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Other staff as assigned
POSITION CLASSIFICATION
NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Regular flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet operational and program needs.
